The safe room may not be so old, but weather prediction has been around for centuries. Even before Benjamin Franklin created the Old Farmer’s Almanac in 1792. While the data itself and the means for collecting it have changed rapidly over the last 100 years, its purpose is still the protection of lives and resources. From weather…
With the holiday season fast approaching, many people are gleefully making out their wish-lists and coordinating travel plans with family and loved ones. While it certainly won’t be the first thing to come to mind this time of year, holiday home security is incredibly vital and often overlooked. Holiday Home Security In 2014, AAA projected…
When A “Safe Room” wasn’t Enough
Orlando Mass Shooting On Sunday, June12th, 2016, around 2am, the start of the largest mass shooting in our country’s history began. Omar Mateen entered the Pulse nightclub early Sunday morning wielding a pistol and AR-15. He began to open fire, killing innocent people. The shooting lasted almost three hours. The death toll reached 50, including…
The Perfect Wedding Gift Typical wedding gifts usually consist of household appliances, decorations, and fine china. However, some new developing families in the Midwest are looking for something a little different. South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, and parts of Texas make up an area known as Tornado Alley. These areas are the most prone to…
Are you on the route to extra safety when severe weather strikes? You have your US Safe Room as shelter in severe weather but now what? Take that extra step and be prepared when a tornado, or severe weather, strikes with this easy 3 step survival kit process. Step 1: The Box Get a sturdy medium sized…
A massive tornado touched down in Fairdale, Illinois late in the evening on April 9th. Fairdale Illinois is a small town located in the northern part of the state. It inhabits roughly two hundred people within seven square blocks. This massive half-mile wide tornado ripped right through the center of town killing two people and…
Ohio has an opportunity for homeowners. The 2015 Ohio Safe Room Rebate Program is a random selection process developed by the Mitigation and Recovery Branch of the Ohio Emergency Management Agency. This program provides a rebate to a select number of Ohio homeowners for the installation of above-ground or underground safe rooms. The program is application-based;…
Reliable and safe gun storage is not easy to come by. Our safe room products are built to not only keep you and your family safe, but also to protect valuables. Kill two birds with one stone by turning your safe room into an awesome customized gun safe!
Building Safety Month is a fantastic way to inform, educate, and inspire life saving and damage reducing action. The ICC, FEMA, and other organizations have gathered together to create a one stop shop for all the tricks, tools, and tips a homeowner needs to keep their families safe.